Through short tales from each author, learn about their pasts and encounters with a magical garden in Boyle Heights. As newcomers to the garden, Los Angeles, or even the United States, their perspectives are varied and valuable. Hear about learning a new language, immigrating for opportunities, and the trees and ducks of the garden they create together.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “RHS Seedfolks Volume 2: Tales from Boyle Heights is a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Inspired by the book, 'Seedfolks' by Paul Fleischman, the students in Mr. Martinez’s ELD 2 class created their own extended chapters of the book. They share their perspective as a newcomer in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights who happened upon a whimsical garden. In this garden, and with the help of friends, mentors, and the community of Boyle Heights, their situations blossom and improve.”